Appeals

Students may appeal any aspect of their financial aid decision by completing and submitting a written appeal with appropriate documentation to the Office of Student Services. Appeals are reviewed by an Appeals Committee whose decision is final.

Student Responsibilities

It is the student's responsibility to comply with the following:
•    Enrollment Provisions: The student must be enrolled at Siegal College.
•    Change of Address/Name: The student must notify the Office of Student Services of any name or address change that occurs during the enrollment period. Students must also notify the Office of Student Services about any changes in marital status.
•    Courses and Curriculum: The student must notify the Office of Student Services of changes in course and curriculum that occur during the enrollment period.
•    Resource Change: If resources change during a student's attendance or subsequent to the submission of financial aid applications, the student must notify the Office of Student Services of the change. Increases as well as decreases in resources must be reported.
•    Complete the application for student financial aid accurately and completely. Errors can result in long delays in processing applications and receipt of financial aid.

Students have the right to:
•    Confidentiality in all matters related to personal financial information
•    Know what financial assistance is available.
•    Know the deadlines for submitting applications for each of the financial aid programs available.
•    Know the cost of attending Siegal College and the school's refund policy.
•    Know the criteria used by Siegal College to select financial aid recipients.
•    Know how Siegal College determines financial need. This process includes how costs for tuition and fees are considered in a budget.
•    Know what resources (such as parental/spousal contribution, other financial aid, personal assets, etc.) are considered in the calculation of need.
•    Know how much financial need, as determined by Siegal College, has been met.